Kid Rock's touring experiences have often been so potentially dangerous,
his pal Uncle Kracker has taken to carrying a gun with him everywhere he
goes.

FOLLOW ME star Kracker likes to stay armed at all times after seeing the
dangers sometimes posed on the road.

He tells American magazine FHM, "I've never used my gun, but I feel safer
with it. There's been some close calls, especially back on the Kid Rock tours.
There are some 'nutballs' out there, but I'm ready."